of these interesting services were concluded with prayer.

RECOGNITION.-EDMONTON AND TOTTEN

HAM CHAPEL.

The recognition of the Rev. J. De Kewer Williams, late of Limerick, as pastor of the church in the above place, was on Tuesday, June, the 29th.

The Rev. Dr. Hewlett, of Sion Chapel, preached the introductory discourse; the Rev. Dr. Burder, of Hackney, asked the church and the minister the usual questions, and offered the designation prayer; the Rev. Dr. Henderson, of Highbury College, delivered a most full and affectionate charge.

In the evening, the Rev. Dr. Jenkyn, of Coward College, preached to the people on the duty of co-operation with their pastor.

The Revs. Messrs. Wallace, Lockyer, Raban, Tyler, Stribling, Shedlock, Duff, and Chambers, took part in the devotional exercises. On the following sabbath morning the pastor preached from the promise: "A little one shall become a thousand;" which he and his people then embraced in hope.

REMOVALS.

The Rev. John Matthews, late of Newport, Monmouthshire, has received and accepted an unanimous invitation from the Congregational church assembling at Zoar Chapel, Neath, Glamorganshire; where he is likely to be of very great blessing.

The Rev. Robert Davis, late of Wellingborough, having accepted the unanimous invitation of the Independent congregation in Brackley, Northamptonshire, entered upon his pastoral duties on the 26th of September last.

The Rev. W. F. Buck, late of Burtonon-Trent, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the Independent church and congregation at Ross, Herefordshire, for many years under the pastoral charge of the Rev. W. Bryne; and entered upon his labours at that place with a pleasing prospect of success.

ORDINATIONS.

On Wednesday, Sept. 29th, the Rev. John Nunn, late of Hackney College, was ordained as pastor of the Congregational church, Shepton Mallett.

The Rev. Spedding Curwen preached the introductory discourse; the Rev. J. C. Davie proposed to the minister the usual

On Tuesday, Oct. 12th, the ordination of the Rev. Thomas Raffles Hoskine, to the work of the Christian ministry, took place in the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, Tyldesley, near Manchester, in the presence of a numerous and attentive congregation. The services, which were of an unusually solemn and interesting character, were conducted by the following gentlemen: the Rev. George Jones, of St. John's chapel, Warrington, read the Scriptures and engaged in prayer; the Rev. John Harris, of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, delivered the introductory lecture, from Ephes. iv. 11, 12, 13, especially descriptive of the constitution of the Christian church. The same gentleman then proposed the questions to the candidate, which being clearly and satisfactorily met, the Rev. John Williams, of Chester, offered the ordination prayer, accompanied by the imposition of the hands of the brethren. The Rev. Thomas Raffles, D.D., LL.D., of Liverpool, then delivered the charge to the newly-ordained minister,

from 2 Tim. iv. 5: "Do the work of an

Evangelist;" eminently distinguished alike for its affectionate spirit, fervid eloquence, and forcible appeal, producing a solemn impression, which it is hoped will never be effaced. The Rev. Thomas Wilkinson, of Chowbent, offered the concluding prayer.

The Revs. T. T. Coales, of Middleton ; B. Etheridge, of Bolton; J. Shipman, of Leigh; Evans, of Chester; and William Turner, of Hindley, were also present, and kindly engaged in the service, by giving out the various hymns.

A public dinner was held immediately after the service, in a suitably large room, and a numerous company sat down, to partake of the refreshments provided. After the dinner, speeches were delivered by the Revs. Dr. Raffles, John Williams, John Harris, and others, the newly-ordained minister occupying the chair.

In the evening of the same day, a large congregation again assembled in the chapel, when the Rev. John Harris, read the liturgy of the Church of England; the Rev. T. T.

Coales offered extemporaneous prayer; and the Rev. Leonard James Wake, of Cheltenham, preached to the people, from Heb. x. 23. The Rev. B. Etheridge, of Bolton, concluded the services of this delightful day, (the remembrance of which will long be cherished,) by engaging in prayer.

On Tuesday, June 22nd, 1847, the Rev. James Phipps, late of Spring-hill College, Birmingham, was solemnly set apart to the pastoral office over the church and congregation assembling in the Independent Chapel, Bishop's Castle, Salop. The Rev. J. J. Beynon, of Dorrington, commenced the

CHINA.

service, by reading the Scriptures and prayer. The Rev. Edward J. Sadler, of Wern, delivered the introductory discourse. The usual questions were proposed by the Rev. T. Jones, of Minsterly. The Rev. Samuel Barber, of Bridgenorth, offered the ordination prayer, and delivered the charge to the minister. The Rev. Theo. Davies, of Ludlow, preached the sermon to the people. In the evening an interesting meeting was held in the Town-hall, when upwards of 200 of Mr. Phipps's friends were present. After tea, addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Davies, Kerrison, Beynon, and Phipps, and Mr. Sowter, of Hackney.

BAPTISM OF THREE CHINESE YOUNG MEN.

(From a correspondent in Huntly.) "WRITE this for a memorial in a book." And yet to many who witnessed it, no book will be necessary to recall the scene presented in this remote quarter on Friday last. Certainly the occurrence-the baptism of three Chinese young men-was one of no ordinary kind, and it gathered around it an amount of public interest and sympathy very unusual. These young men are the Chinese youths brought by Dr. Legge to this country from Hong Kong in the spring of last year.

On their arrival in England,

they were at once sent down to Scotland, lodged with Dr. Legge's father, and placed under the care of the Rev. Mr. Hill, of Huntly, who was intrusted with the superintendence of their education generally, and specially of their religious instruction and training. They had been in the missionschool under Dr. Legge for some considerable time previous to their leaving China, and had been exceedingly well-behaved and well-disposed; still, as they were young, and had made no decided profession of Christianity, their future course-the formation and developement of their character -awakened great solicitude.

The young men had not been long at Huntly until they greatly endeared themselves to their teachers, their school companions, and, indeed, until they were beloved very generally in the town. This affectionate interest in them deepened as the time of their abode here approached its termination; especially was this the case with those who imparted to them religious knowledge, and who prayerfully watched the effect of that knowledge on their minds. Invaluable had been the care exercised over them, and the counsel bestowed upon them, by Mr. Hill; but Friday last richly repaid him and others, and especially Dr. Legge, whose feelings of

satisfaction, whose gratitude to God, we believe it would be impossible to describe.

Some three weeks since, the young men each wrote a letter, asking to be baptized. They were conversed with by three of the brethren. They were found to be more familiar than could have been supposed with the facts of scripture. They professed their love to the Redeemer, and stated their desire to evince that love and gratitude by consecrating themselves to his service. On the morning of Friday, at a special meeting of Mr. Hill's church, the report of the conversation held with them by the brethren was given in, and the strangers w re cordially and affectionately admitted members of the church. This was followed in the forenoon by a public service in Mr. Hill's chapel, which was crowded to excess. After sermon by Dr. Legge, the Chinese stood up together in the body of the chapel, and were addressed by him in a solemn and chastened spirit, and cautioned and encouraged to be faithful even to the death; the young men then ascended the pulpit stairs, when Dr. Legge and Mr. Hill unitedly pronounced over them, the one in Chinese and the other in English, the words of the ordinance, and in the name of the whole church of Christ gave them the right hand of fellowship.

In the evening a public prayer-meeting, at which about four hundred were present, was held, to commend Dr. Legge and his young friends to the divine blessing.

Altogether it was a day to be had in remembrance. May the young men have grace to continue faithful, and be spared to labour long and successfully in their own land; and may the effect of these services at their baptism appear in a more abundant spirit of prayer and missionary zeal in that particular church into whose communion they were first received. Huntly, Oct. 18th, 1847.

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[Dr. Legge will supply a more ample account of this deeply interesting service for the chronicle of next month.]

MISSIONS OF THE AMERICAN

BOARD.

CONSTANTINOPLE.

In a letter, bearing date, 16th January, 1847, Mr. Dwight states, that the Evangelical Armenians are gradually obtaining that position in the Turkish empire, which the assurances of the Sublime Porte have entitled them to expect. The patriarch is now obliged, in various ways, to concede points of religious liberty, which, a short time since, he would utterly have refused.

Mr. D. writes: "I am happy to say that the native pastor is, in almost every respect, a growing man, and he gives us great satisfaction. His sermons are clear, plain, pointed, and highly evangelical."

We have recently licensed to preach, one of the students of the seminary, a brother of the pastor, and a very promising young man. He has now gone to Nicomedia and Adabazar on a missionary tour." "There is a very gratifying attention given to the word preached in both our seminaries, and also in the chapel, and several conversions of late. We hope soon to witness a still more marked display of the Spirit's power."

CYPRUS.

Mr. Van Lennep, writing from Cyprus, January, 1847, gives the following deeply interesting account:

"We stopped nearly the whole of one day in Larnica, Cyprus; and it afforded me, and the Armenian brother who accom panied me, the opportunity of looking after the Armenians residing in that island. Last year there were two of them who seemed much interested in spiritual things; but they feared their enemies, and seemed to think it their duty to look after their own salvation, without being much concerned for that of others. We inquired for them, therefore, with some misgivings; fearing lest they should have wholly fallen back into the world. But judge of our surprise when we learned, on finding one of them, that their number had increased to eighteen!

"This individual received us with tears of joy; and took us to his little shop, where he said that they had been aroused to their duty by the Spirit of God and his word; that they immediately began to hold meetings, and to invite all their friends to them; that God had most wonderfully blessed these efforts, in silencing all objectors, and in convincing all that God was among them of a truth; so that now, to use his own expression, there are ten steadfast brethren, who fear not to proclaim the truth, and eight others who regularly attend the meetings, besides a number of women;' and all this in a population of

thirty houses, which is the whole Armenian population of the island!

"We were very sorry not to be able to visit any of them; for they reside in the capital, which is eight hours' ride from Larnica. But I was really refreshed by seeing the spirit of this brother, hitherto unknown to me, but whom I already loved as a member of Christ's glorious body. There he was, a hard working, poor man, toiling in his little shop to support his numerous family, with his Bible by his side, which he always kept open while at work. 'There,' said he, pointing to the volume, 'there is all my consolation and joy; I sit here, and my eye is constantly passing from my work to my Bible, and from my Bible to my work.' When I spoke of persecution, he said, it might come, but could not change matters. For,' said he, 'I say to all men, "Look into this book; and if what I say is not according to its contents, here is my neck, cut it off." " The Lord preserve this little flock! The only thing that marred the happiness of our interview, was the negative answer I was forced to give to his repeated and earnest solicitations that a preacher might be sent them.

"What noble, what sublime elements there are in the Arabic mind, which, when consecrated to the Redeemer, shine with double lustre! It seems to me, that when this nation shall have been changed by the power of the gospel, and sanctified by grace, it will furnish one of the most interesting illustrations that has ever been known of human nature in its noblest characteristics. And by all I can see, I am convinced that this mission has taken a wonderful hold on the native mind."

convince a Siamese that a course of toleration is intended to be pursued."

SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Mr. Clarke writes from Wailuku, in very encouraging terms. He states that 148 have been admitted to church-fellowship since his last official communication with the board. His church is filled with communicants; and great revivals have been experienced during the past year. members contribute largely to the support of their pastor. Mr. Armstrong writes in the following manner about the effects of Popery:

The

In my last letter I remarked that Romanism on this island had almost died out; but that it would probably be revived again, if some foreign priests should arrive. This has proved true. About the time of our last general meeting, when most of us were absent from our stations, three or four priests commenced their labours on this island. We felt much anxiety for our flocks, but the great Shepherd preserved them. I have heard of no church-member in my field, who has manifested a disposition to go after the new doctrine; but I have just heard of an excluded church-member who resisted an earnest solicitation to be baptized, accompanied with a tempting offer of employment. The priests do not seem to have made a very strong impression in this vicinity. There has been no apparent diminution of my congregation; although a meeting of papists has been held but a short distance from our house of worship. They have taken advantage of the school system to gain some proselytes among the more ignorant class, by promising exemption from school taxes," &c.

SUMMARY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS.

The summary of African Missions, including those of the Moravians, London Missionary Society, English Wesleyan, Free Church of Scotland, Glasgow African Society, Rhenish Missionary Society, Berlin Missionary Society, Church Missionary Society, Baptist Mission, United Secession, Basle Missionary Society, American Episcopal Mission, American Presbyterian Mission, and American Missionary Association, is as follows:

Labour- CommuStations. ers. nicants. Scholars. South Africa.. 115 260 10,725 11,218 West Africa.. 53 161 8,638 North Africa.. 1 11

East Africa

Total.... 170

6,323 20

234

34 17,068 20,090

INDIA.

THE TELOOGOO MISSION.

(Concluded from page 550.) 1845.-During this year, a pensioned with some sepoy, of the name of others, was added to this garden in the wilderness. He had heard the gospel at Chicacole, and frequently expressed a wish to join the Redeemer's fold, to one of the native teachers, with whom he staid a few days, conversing on the things touching the kingdom of our Saviour. He returned to his village, Yethoovulsah, in order to persuade his wife to accompany him, and cast in her lot with him. She, however, for some time, obstinately refused all his proposals, and he remained with her for some time, hoping to overcome at length all her fears and prejudices; but she continuing firm in her opposition to his wishes, he left her, telling her plainly she was on the way to destruction, and that he could not remain with her any longer. He accordingly went to Chicacole of his own accord, and, to the surprise of the missionary, renounced caste in the presence of several witnesses, and remained at the mission-house for some time. His wife and relatives meanwhile, hearing of what had happened, came to the missionary, and used every possible means to get him back to heathenism. They cried, they screamed, they entreated him to return, and threatened to injure the missionary if he harboured him. They also told a great number of falsehoods against him, imputing to him the worst of motives for having taken the step which he did. They promised to tell any number of lies for him, in order to induce his people to receive him back into their caste, provided be would return with them, and embrace again the idols of his forefathers. He seemed much affected by their entreaties, but was enabled, by grace, to resist them all; and, in return, entreated them earnestly to follow his example. None of them have followed his advice at present; but I am happy to say that he continues stedfast, though exposed to many temptations from his heathen relatives and neighbours.

Mr. Dawson has been to see him once, and was much pleased with his conversation and behaviour. He also visits the station once a month, when he comes for his pension, and takes his meals with the Christians belonging to the mission.

From a report which I have lately received from Mr. Dawson, I have learnt that this simple believer in Christ has been called to enter upon his final reward. Hearing that cholera was prevailing in his village, he

took leave of the missionary, to go and visi his family, and soon fell a victim to the disease himself, on Sunday, May 14, 1846. Mr. Dawson was informed, by his neighbours, that he clung to his Saviour to the very last.

He was, indeed, such a simple. minded man, that, in anything else but his religion, a child might lead him; but he would give ear to none who attempted to draw him away from faith in Christ. Of this he gave strong proof in his dying hours. Some of his heathen neighbours begged him to make a vow, that he would present a sheep and a cloth to the cholera goddess, (Kalee,) for his recovery; but he was enabled to withstand this strong temptation, and replied, with firmness, Mine is now one faith, don't mention anything else to me."

He then arose, and, pushing away the people about him, bowed his head upon the side of the cot, and spent the few remaining moments of his life in calling upon his God and Redeemer; thus affording a beautiful illustration of the text, "I know in whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day," 2 Tim. i. 12.

Another interesting convert, from the village of Dhvosee, near Chicacole, joined the mission this year. He came to the mission-house for the purpose of obtaining medicine for his diseased body, and found there, to the joy of his heart, that precious balm of Gilead by which his wounded spirit was bound up, and his soul healed of the poison of sin. Mr. D. says of him, "I was at first resolved to send him away, as I had several other sick people to attend to, but the importunity of the poor man prevailed, and I took him in. As he was very unwell, I allowed him a place in the compound with an old man whom I had lodged under similar circumstances. This led to his enjoying the privilege of hearing the word of life; and while his companion, who had been longer with us, remained as bigoted as ever to his caste and bis heathenism, this poor man became convinced of the truth of the gospel, and expressed his resolution to walk in it." He soon after renounced caste, and was baptized a short time afterwards, in the mission chapel, with several others. Since his baptism he has behaved in a most humble and consistent manner, and gives a most satisfactory evidence of his being born again, of the Spirit of God.

His wife at first hesitated to follow his example; but I am happy to say that she has since joined him with three children, so that they are now happily united by one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.

Other important and interesting additions were made this year to the mission; and, at

the close of it, we find the numbers as follow Baptized, 52; inquirers, 27: total, 79.

1846. At the commencement of this year, Mr. Dawson had the pleasure of administering the ordinance of baptism to seven adults, most of whom had been inquirers, during the past year. It was an interesting and delightful service, witnessed by persons of all castes, who paid the most marked attention to the confession of faith which were made by the various candidates for the ordinance. They were all questioned publicly as to their motives for forsaking Hindooism, and embracing Christianity. They replied with much freedom and decision, and their answers were the more pleasing and satisfactory, as they were given without any formal preparation. From the last accounts I had of this mission, the good work of conversion is still going on, and the Lord is giving increasing testimony to the word of his grace. In a letter lately received from Mr. Dawson, he says: The new chapel is a large and commodious place of worship; it has been opened for some time, and is now largely attended. The Christians are all labouring hard for their maintenance, and several not in the church appear to be concerned about their souls. In the district the power of superstition is evidently giving way, the knowledge of the truth is making steady progress, and the degree of interest manifested by the people generally towards religion is considerable. I could not help regarding it as a very good sign, that the attendance at the Mechalinguen festival this year was very small com. pared with what it was formerly. church you assisted in forming is increased to twenty-seven members, twenty-one of whom are natives. From among the heathen, the Lord is adding to us, one by one. The Gentoo school-boy, Venkiah, now no longer a boy, has joined the church, and is conducting himself to the satisfaction of all the brethren. Three Brahmins have lately broken caste, and one has joined the church. A friend of Cornelius has forsaken heathenism, and his wife followed him, after a time."

The

The last report of this mission states, that there are, in connection with this mission-Church members, 29; baptized persons, 59. Orphan school-Girls, 14; boys, 17; inquirers, 33.

I trust that this brief account of the labours of our missionary at this station will be sufficient to show, that the efforts which have been made for the evangelization of this interesting people have not been in vain, and will stir up the friends of the society to more earnest prayer and vigorous effort on their behalf.

I hope, in a subsequent communication,